On now until 12 April 2015New Walk Museum & Art GalleryOriginal artefacts, art works, photographs, documents, diaries and newspapers to tell the story of life in the early years of the war both on the home front as well as the battle front.

The Victorian Art Gallery displays the museums fine art collections and includes major 16th – 19th century British and European artists, including Joseph Mallord William Turner, Lord Leighton, Edgar Degas and Michael Sweerts.

Leicester and East Midlands Open Art Exhibition 201514 March - 4 May 2015Newarke Houses Museum & GardensThis year's Open exhibition is being organised in partnership with De Montfort University. For the first time in its 26 years, the exhibition will be held at Newarke Houses Museum where it will launch the museum’s new Garden Galleries.

Medieval Leicester GalleriesOpens Friday 20 MarchThe GuildhallNew permanent displays that celebrate the rich heritage of the building and encourage visitors of all ages to explore life in Leicester in the middle ages.

Leicester Sketch Club Past & Present25 April – 1 August 2015New Walk Museum & Art Gallery The Leicester Sketch Club is delighted to announce a special art exhibition in collaboration with New Walk Museum & Art Gallery.

Home Made Tasers New Walk Museum & Art Gallery Saturday 25 – Tuesday 28 April 2015 We are proud to be presenting the work of Marvin Gaye Chetwynd at New Walk Museum & Art Gallery. This ground breaking work entitled Home Made Tasers enters the museum’s collection as both a sculptural piece and a performance. Find out more about Home Made Tasers...